Earl Eugene White, Sr., age 76, of Paducah, passed away, Thursday, March 5, 2020, 11:48 a.m., at his residence.

He was a member of Ninth Street Church of Christ and a graduate of the former Lincoln High School. He was a graduate of West Kentucky Vocational School where he was certified in carpentry, small engine repair and photography. He was retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems and a veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived by four sons , Marcus White of Paducah, Lynfred White of Louisville, Earl White, Jr. of Orlando, FL and Darrell White of Fayetteville, NC; one daughter , Maria Crockett of Paducah; thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren ; several nieces, nephews, and cousins .

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gus White, Sr. and Alberta Rosa Cooper White; six sisters and four brothers.

Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at Pettus-Rowland Funeral Home with military honors. Mark Rowe will officiate.

Burial services will held on Saturday, March 14, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.

You may light a candle or leave online condolences at pettusrowlandfh.com.